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**Summary:**

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu addressed District Collectors, emphasizing the importance of achieving a 15% growth rate by 2047, aligning with India’s “Viksit Bharat” vision. He highlighted the need to bridge the gap between the rich and poor, praised the role of District Collectors in development, and acknowledged the challenges faced after the state’s bifurcation. He also emphasized the government’s focus on decentralized planning and its success in delivering citizen services, urging the Collectors to approach their roles with both administrative efficiency and a human touch.

**News Article:**

**Andhra Pradesh Aims for Ambitious 15% Growth Rate by 2047**

**GUNTUR, September 15, 2025** – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has set an ambitious target of 15% growth for the state by 2047, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed India (“Viksit Bharat”). Speaking at the 4th District Collectors’ Conference in Guntur today, Naidu stressed the crucial role of District Collectors in achieving this goal and bridging the gap between the wealthy and underprivileged.

Naidu acknowledged the challenges Andhra Pradesh has faced since its bifurcation, including having the lowest per capita income among southern states. He highlighted the progress made by the TDP government between 2014-19 and its current coalition with Jana Sena Party and BJP to put the State back on the tracks after the difficult period of 2019-24. He credited the dedication and hardwork of the Collectors for that success.

“India was once ridiculed, but policy reforms in the 1990s changed everything,” Naidu stated. He emphasized the state government’s commitment to decentralized planning from the Mandal level upwards, monitoring Gross District Domestic Products, and delivering citizen services through innovative means like WhatsApp.

The Chief Minister urged District Collectors to approach their roles with both administrative expertise and empathy, emphasizing that satisfying the needs of the people is paramount. He also pointed out the government’s phenomenal ‘strike rate’ of 94% in the 2024 elections.

Ministers Payyavula Keshav and Anagani Satya Prasad, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, and Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta were among the dignitaries present at the conference. The government is aiming to catch up with other progressive states through sectoral policies and tapping into untapped potential.

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